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Pitt County dismantles Leroy James Farmers Market advisory board after vendor complaints
Summary
After a public comment alleging vendor retaliation and a manager briefing on operations, the Pitt County Board voted to dissolve the Leroy James Farmers Market advisory board and direct market management and staff to provide recommendations and hold regular vendor listening sessions.
The Pitt County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 13 to dissolve the Leroy James Farmers Market Advisory Board and delegate market recommendations to the market manager and county staff, after hearing testimony alleging unfair treatment of longtime vendors.
Malcolm Heath, who identified himself as a former vendor and advisory-committee member, told the board that "on January 9, 2025, vendors were punished for disagreeing with county officials, retaliation for having a difference of opinion" and said some applications were rejected days later. He asked why promised farm inspections…
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